Damil DR-18c all-road 38 full carbon rim brake wheels review

Handmade Italian wheels with hubs you'll hear a mile off

Damil DR-18c All Road 38 rim brake wheels
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Quick pick-up hubs with stiff rims that provide an aero edge without a hefty weight penalty. Unfortunately not tubeless ready, which loses them a few marks, but otherwise a great choice (as long as you like a noisy hub).

Reasons to buy
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    Stiff

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    Reliable braking

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    Light for the rim depth

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Not tubeless ready

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Damil isn't a name that conjures romanticised images of passionate cyclists making wheels by hand in the mountains of Northern Italy, but that's what the brand does.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.